S.L. 437.91 Art. 1Title, scope and applicability.

(1) The title of these rules is the Use and Marketing of

Enzymes, Micro-organisms and their Preparations in Animal Nutrition Rules.

(2) The scope of these rules is to transpose the provisions found in European Union Directive 93/113/EC of the 14th December, 1993 concerning the use and marketing of enzymes, micro-organisms and their preparations in animal nutrition, as amended by Directive 97/40/EC of the 25th June, 1997.

(3) These rules shall apply to the use and marketing of enzymes, micro-organisms and their preparations in animal nutrition and shall apply without prejudice to Directive 70/524/ EEC and particularly to the provisions concerning the authorization of enzymes, micro-organisms and their preparations for use as additives.

(4) By way of derogation from Article 3 of Directive 70/524/ EEC, Malta shall temporarily allow the use and marketing of enzymes, micro-organisms and their preparations in animal nutrition within their territory, provided that, on the basis of the information available, the products do not present a danger to human or animal health, and that they are included in the list established by virtue of Article 3.